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    🏠Home » Recipes » Potato Recipes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes from Real Potatoes

    May 14, 2020 | Last Updated Apr 15, 2021 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

    Recipe Table of Contents    
    3.97 from 28 votes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes AKA Crack Potatoes or Funeral Potatoes are so easy and so good. From scratch with real raw potatoes, no frozen potatoes here. A wonderful side dish for any meal.

    chessy potatoes on a white plate

    Table of Contents
    • 🥔The Potatoes
    • ♨️The Crock Pot
    • ✔️Tips
    • 📖Potato Recipes
    • 🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
    • 📖Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

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    Introduction

    One of the common searches that bounce into my site is for crock pot shredded pork tenderloin. I didn't have one, but a "fake" pulled pork in a crock pot would be good eats for a few days. So I came up with Crock Pot Shredded Pork Tenderloin.

    I was walking around the local market and trying to avoid the chips as a side dish. I would love cheesy potatoes but time and work restraints were an issue.

    I based this on our old family recipe Old Fashion Cheesy Potato Casserole that is reserved for special occasions since it is too much work.

    You have to boil the potatoes, peel the potatoes, cool the potatoes, shred the potatoes, mix with other things and bake. I have done it but usually, it is a "team" activity. My popular Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is also based on that recipe.

    My plan: start with a pound of potatoes peeled and cut into small cubes. Cook in a slow cooker for a few hours until done. Now mash, add the goodies and cook for another 30 minutes or so.  You can handle this.

    My Rating

    My rating system. Great 5 out of 5

    I so love a great potato casserole.

    🥔The Potatoes

    I don't like frozen potatoes of any type for recipes like this. There are definite taste and texture issues. It is ok with frozen, but it is fantastic with cooking your own potatoes.

    We usually use Russet potatoes, but any potato type will do. You just need to get the size of the chunks to about 1 inch.

    ♨️The Crock Pot

    The thicker the contents, the longer the cooking time. With the one inch cubes, it is best to keep it as one layer. So a large crock pot is best.

    If you need to use a smaller crock pot or you increase the recipe size, you need to check the temperature of the cooked potatoes before mixing. It needs to be 190° or more.

    ✔️Tips

    Make It Crack Potatoes

    Bacon is a great addition to this but not really necessary. Just cook 2-3 slices of bacon, crumble, and add to the casserole during mixing.

    Storage

    Good refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3-4 months.

    📖Potato Recipes

    Easy Roasted Red Potatoes

    Crispy Smashed Potatoes

    Parmesan Baked Potatoes

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    This recipe is listed in these categories. See them for more similar recipes.

    101's Best Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, Potato Recipes, Side Dish Recipes
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    🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

    raw potatoes with sour cream and other ingredients

    Simple ingredients.

    cut up raw potatoes on black board

    Start by peeling and cubing about 1 pound of potatoes. I used two large russets, but three medium would be just right. Make the cubes about 1-inch size.

    spraying a crock pot with PAM

    Spray a large crock pot with PAM and toss them in.

    a single layer of raw potato chunks in crock pot

    Spread evenly and cook on high for two hours. You want an internal temperature of 190° or more for the potatoes. It may take longer than 2 hours if you need more than one layer or have bigger pieces of potato. Also, there are variations in crock pots.

    mashing e potatoes with a masher in the crock pot

    Mash the potatoes in the crock pot.

    chopped green onion on black board

    Clean and slice six green onions.

    mixing sour cream into potatoes in crock pot

    Sprinkle with one teaspoon coarse salt, ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup sour cream and one cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined and then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.

    potato casserole on large spoon over crock pot

    Cook 30 minutes more on high.

    potato casserole on a fork
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    📖Recipe

    chessy potatoes on a white plate

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes from Real Potatoes

    From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes AKA Crack Potatoes or Funeral Potatoes are so easy and so good. From scratch with raw real potatoes, no frozen potatoes here. A wonderful side dish for any meal.
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    3.97 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
    Servings #/Adjust if desired 4 large

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Convert to Metric
    • 1 pound potatoes - raw
    • 6 green onions
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
    • 2-3 strips cooked bacon - optional

    Instructions

    • Start by peeling and cubing about 1 pound of potatoes. Two large russets or three medium would be just right. Make 1-inch cubes
    • Spread evenly in the bottom of a large crock pot sparyed with PAM.
    • Cook on high for two hours. You want an internal temperature of 190° or more for the potatoes. It may take longer than 2 hours if you need more than one layer or have bigger pieces of potato. Also, there is some variation in crock pots.
    • Mash the potatoes in the crock pot.
    • Clean and slice six green onions.
    • Sprinkle with one teaspoon coarse salt, ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup sour cream and one cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined and then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
    • Cook 30 minutes more on high.
    See the step-by-step photos in the post. Some recipes have an option to display the photos here with a switch above these instructions but the photos DO NOT print.

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    Recipe Notes

    Pro Tips

    1. Use a large crockpot to make the thickness of the potatoes less.
    2. Ues the potatoes you want.
    3. Cook the potatoes to 190° or more. It may take longer if you need to pile up the potatoes. Also, crock pots can vary so the potatoes need to be fully cooked before proceeding with mashing. It may take longer than the 2 hours.
    4. Add 3 strips of cooked chopped up bacon with the sour cream if you want.
    5. Good refrigerated for 3-4 days. Or frozen for 3-4 months.

    To adjust the recipe size:

    You may adjust the number of servings in this recipe card under servings. This does the math for the ingredients for you. BUT it does NOT adjust the text of the instructions. So you need to do that yourself.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories : 289 kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates : 26 g (9%) | Protein : 12 g (24%) | Fat : 16 g (25%) | Saturated Fat : 10 g (50%) | Cholesterol : 50 mg (17%) | Sodium : 225 mg (9%) | Potassium : 672 mg (19%) | Fiber : 2 g (8%) | Sugar : 1 g (1%) | Vitamin A : 651 IU (13%) | Vitamin C : 10 mg (12%) | Calcium : 312 mg (31%) | Iron : 1 mg (6%)
    Serving size is my estimate of a normal size unless stated otherwise. The number of servings per recipe is stated above. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.
    Course : Side Dish
    Cuisine : American

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    Editors Note: Originally Published July 6, 2014. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca

      January 06, 2019 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      I made this as a breakfast potato dish so I cubed potatoes small. I didn't mash. It cooked faster so I just kept checking it. Awesome! I will also make these for a dinner side dish as the recipe says but adding ranch seasoning mix. THIS IS A KEEPER!

      Reply
      • DrDan

        January 06, 2019 at 11:14 pm

        Hi Rebecca,
        Welcome to the blog.
        This is a somewhat odd recipe but I do like it since it is so simple. Thanks for your take on it.
        Dan

    2. Andrea Skrlac

      October 29, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      I can't speak for larger quantities, but doubling the recipe works just great!

      Reply
      • DrDan

        October 29, 2018 at 7:23 pm

        Hi Andrea,

        Welcome to the blog.

        Thanks for the report. I'm sure it will help some.

        Dan

    3. Lois

      December 12, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Hi, it sounds & looks delicious. Will I be able to triple or quadruple the recipe for a large family dinner. I would of course use my large crockpot, ( I have 4).

      Reply
      • DrDan

        December 12, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        I have not tried it.

        My worry would be the direct contact of the potatoes with the bottom of the crock pot may be necessary plus getting up to temp after the mixing.

        So I have my doubts. I would do the reference oven recipe for large groups. https://www.101cookingfortwo.com/chessy-potatoes/

        Dan

    4. Jennifer

      April 07, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      I also found your site searching for baked crispy chicken thighs, and I've already bookmarked at least ten recipes. Love your blog!

      Reply
    5. leslie trumble

      January 11, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Found your site by searching for crispy baked chicken thighs then saw the top 10 for 2014 and saw these potatoes- outstanding! tastes like the guts of a twice baked potato. pinned it and will be making often. so easy. thank you :)

      Reply
      • DrDan

        January 11, 2015 at 9:48 pm

        Thanks for the note. It is a great side dish.
        DrDan

    6. Eva

      October 10, 2014 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe!!!!! Thanks :)

      Reply
    7. Chris

      July 09, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      I know this is probably supposed to be a side dish but I think I'd like to just eat a bowl of this by itself! It looks cheesy and delish.

      Reply
    8. Lindsey

      July 07, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Do u need to put In any water or anything during step two to actually cook the potatoes?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • DrDan

        July 07, 2014 at 6:12 pm

        Nope... just a spray of PAM to prevent sticking then the raw potatoes go in. Spread them evenly across the bottom and cook on high for 2 hours. They will cook just fine. I believe in simple...
        DrDan

      • Lindsey

        July 15, 2014 at 12:33 pm

        5 stars
        Tried it. Loved it. Can't wait to make it again!

    9. Kathy M

      July 06, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      This looks great! I cannot wait to try this.

      Reply
      • DrDan

        July 06, 2014 at 7:31 pm

        Thanks for the note.
        DrDan

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